Michelob Ultra Cox Classic Showcase

Don't miss your LAST CHANCE to submit to the Michelob Ultra Cox Classic Showcase. Bands will perform in a battle of the bands during each showcase, and one or two acts from the showcase will be selected for a paying gig at the Omaha Cox Classic's 19th Hole, August 3-6, 2011. The Cox Classic draws tens of thousands over six days, showcasing one of the top spots on the PGA's National Tour, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities. The 19th hole takes place after the tournament, giving artists the chance to perform in front of a packed house at one of Omaha's premier annual entertainment destinations. Artists will be compensated./n/nThe Reader is seeking bands to play one of three showcases in Omaha, Nebraska in April 2011. Bands will perform in a battle of the bands during each showacse, and one or two acts from the showcase will be selected for a paying gig at the Omaha Cox Classic's 19th Hole, August 3-6, 2011. The Cox Classic draws tens of thousands over six days, showcasing one of the top spots on the PGA's National Tour, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities. The 19th hole takes place after the tournament, giving artists the chance to perform in front of a packed house at one of Omaha's premier annual entertainment destinations.

Compensation:

When patrons pay at the door, they receive a ballot where each of the performers is listed. They select the band they like and deposit the ballot before they leave. The door is divided up between the bands by their percentage of ballots. Artists can also sell merchandise and retain all revenues.



The three showcase dates are:

• April 7 Whiskey Roadhouse


• April 28 Waiting Room


• April TBA Firewater Grille

Full PA system, sound engineer and lights are provided at each showcase. Each artist set lasts approximately one hour. Bands should be based in the Omaha metro area and have a draw of at least 25 in the area. They are open to many genres, but bands and DJs should be able to perform well in a post-event, celebration setting. That typically works best with rock, funk and other bands that will get the dance floor moving and the crowd singing.